The 153-acre facility serves as a comprehensive educational and research resource for the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, as well as partners across the University. Of the total acreage, 90 acres are enclosed within a protective 10-foot-tall deer exclusion fence. The property encompasses a diverse landscape, including partially wooded areas and wetlands, with approximately 40 acres actively under cultivation. 

Key Infrastructure 

• Teaching Spaces: Multiple dedicated classrooms designed for instructional activities. 
• Specialized Areas: The Hicks-Burr Teaching Nursery, focused on woody ornamental crops. 
• Greenhouses: Multiple fully equipped greenhouses supporting plant propagation and research. 
• Irrigation: More than six acres under irrigation to support crop production and research. 
• Support Structures: Several barns and auxiliary buildings utilized for program operations, staff activities, equipment maintenance, and storage. 

Student Opportunities 

Undergraduate courses taught at the facility provide students with hands-on, practical, and applicable experience in their major field of study. These courses incorporate contemporary agronomic methods currently practiced in the field, making the teaching and learning experience authentic. 

The Plant Science Research and Education Farm provides support for multiple faculty members and their respective graduate and doctoral students, as well as extension programs throughout the College. Faculty also partner with numerous private companies and organizations within the plant science industry to collaborate on research and field trials. 

The farm supports projects and research in diverse areas, including: 

• Agronomy 
• Orchard and Small Fruit Production 
• Horticulture 
• Integrated Pest Management 
• Landscape Architecture 
• Soil Science 
• Turfgrass Science 
• Vegetable Production 
• Bedding Plant Production 
• Plant Pathology 
• Sustainable Agriculture 
• Weed Ecology and Control 
• Woody and Herbaceous Ornamental Breeding 

Extension Community Engagement 

The farm serves as a primary resource for the extension service and stands as a leader in innovative ideas and practices within the plant science industry. 

This combination of cultivated land, natural habitats, and specialized facilities provides an integrated environment for teaching, research, and extension support. 

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For more information, please contact Travis Clark, the Research Farm Manager at travis.clark@uconn.edu.